The number 881 was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy in 1951, preserving a connection between British and Canadian naval aviation traditions. It was formed by renumbering 826 Squadron and retained its senior identity even after Canada adopted a United States Navy-style designation system. The Canadian squadron initially worked in anti-submarine warfare and later operated Avengers and Trackers. The precise mix of Avenger versions is uncertain, though a combination of American-built and Canadian-ordered aircraft is presented as the likely explanation. The important institutional shift was toward airborne warning and anti-submarine support for the fleet.
Chapter · 37:50-39:37
881 returns in Canada for anti-submarine warfare
Follow the 1951 revival of 881 Squadron in the Royal Canadian Navy as it moved into airborne early warning and anti-submarine roles.